GLOBAL NETWORKS AND OUTREACH

The Global Networks and Outreach team work with regional signatory Networks to tailor PRI resources to local markets, coordinate engagements with local companies, organise regional events, address local regulatory issues, encourage signatories to get involved in PRI activities in other regions, raise awareness about responsible investment and recruit new signatories.

The PRI Networks are geographic groups of signatories working together on responsible investment in their region. Signatories can connect with Networks anywhere in the world to benefit from local expertise when addressing responsible investment challenges that are specific to a particular market.

Explore each of the PRI’s Regional Networks in detail in the Networks section.

OPERATIONS:

Nikolaj joined the PRI in September 2014. He coordinates activites across regions.

Nikolaj previously worked as a project assistant at specialised consultancy GLOBAL CSR and as a human rights project coordinator with global water technology company Grundfos.

Nikolaj holds a Bachelor in Philosophy and Anthropology and a master's degree in International Studies from Aarhus University in Denmark. He wrote his dissertation on how and why corporations should implement human rights due diligence in compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other recognised international standards.

Alex Caldwell, Officer, Signatory Operations

Alex joined the PRI in 2015. He supports signatories through the applications process.

Before joining the PRI, Alex worked at NGO Forum for the Future. He has previously worked in support roles for conservation NGOs and the IUCN, and on field projects in Egypt, Peru and Costa Rica.

Alex has a BSc in Biology from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Environmental Bioscience from the University of Warwick.

Gregory Kearney, Officer, Signatory Operations

Greg joined the PRI in 2016. He supports signatories across regions.

Before joining the PRI, Greg worked in the fixed income investment research team at Cambridge Associates. He has previously worked as a project assistant at the San Francisco Center for Economic Development.

Greg holds a BA in History and an MA in International Political Economy from the University of York.

NETWORK MANAGERS:

Anastasia Guha, Head of UK and Ireland

Anastasia joined in PRI in 2011. She is responsible for the UK and Ireland network.

Prior to her current role, she has held a number of different positions at the PRI in communications, as a strategic advisor across all content and as the Acting Australasia Network Manager.

Previously, Anastasia worked in communications at Euromoney Institutional Investor and Fidelity International. She has a background in journalism including working as a features writer and editor for various publications.

Anastasia holds a BSc in Economics and Applied Statistics (Ferguson College, India) and MA in International Political Economy (Warwick).

Dustin Neuneyer, Head of Continental Europe

Dustin joined the PRI in January 2014. He is responsible for the Continental Europe Network.

Dustin was previously a director at corporate and investment bank WestLB and a senior advisor to think tank and advocacy group Germanwatch, developing and implementing first of its kind ESG approaches on business activities related to coal-fired power generation and on Arctic offshore oil, as well as on stakeholder dialogues.

He has an MA in Political Science, German Philology and Art History from the University of Cologne in Germany.

Marie joined the PRI in October 2016. She is responsible for the France and Southern Europe Networks.

She has more than 15 years’ experience in responsible investing, sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.

Prior to joining the PRI, Marie was Head of Responsible Investment Research and Development at Ecofi Investissements (Crédit Coopératif - BPCE group), signatory to the PRI. Before this she worked at PSA Peugeot Citroën and Crédit Mutuel - CIC Securities.

Marie holds an MSc in Environment from the University of Canterbury. She also holds a 1st year Pre-doctoral in Environmental Law from the University of Paris La Sorbonne and a Masters in International and European Law from the University of Bologna.

Michiyo joined the PRI in 2014. She is responsible for the Japan Network.

She is also Head of the CDP’s (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) Japan office, and has been a lead author of the CDP Japan report.

Michiyo is also a research member of the Hosei University for Low Carbon Policy of Local Government under the project of the Japanese Ministry of Environment. She has prior experience in international business development of financial services, including at Citibank, for reducing settlement risk.

Tatiana joined the PRI in October 2014. She is responsible for the Latin America Network.

Tatiana has worked in capital markets for over 10 years, including in the treasury department of Banco Santander Brasil and for five years as a managing partner at MZ Consult, a large investor relations advisory firm in Brazil. She participated in the GRI Certified Training Program and holds certificates in Sustainability and Social Corporate Management and International Affairs and Foreign Trade from FGV – Fundação Getulio Vargas, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Tatiana holds a certificate in Behavioral Economics from FIPECAFI and a BA in International Business from Universidade Paulista.

Michelle joined the PRI in September 2015. She is responsible for the networks' activities in Brazil, specifically the Working Groups and providing administrative support.

She has 12 years’ experience in multimedia content production and corporate communications.

For the last three years she has worked as a sustainability report copywriter, following the Global Report Initiative guidelines and Guidelines for Integration of ASG Aspects in the Insurance Industry in Brazil.

She has a degree in Social Communication from Universidade Católica de Santos.

Adrian joined the PRI in February 2015. He is responsible for the Africa Network.

Prior to joining the PRI, Adrian worked as ESG Manager at the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) of South Africa. Before working at GEPF in 2011, Adrian had worked as the PRI’s first South African Network Manager. Adrian also served as GEPF representative investment committee member to the Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund (PAIDF) as managed by Harith General Partners.

Yulia joined the PRI in 2010. She is responsible for the Nordic, CEE and CIS Networks.

Before joining the PRI she worked at Pensions Investment Research Consultants (PIRC) in a proxy voting team conducting analysis of companies’ corporate governance practices as well as consideration of social and environmental issues into their business strategies in the Nordic countries, US and Russia. Yulia worked for Deloitte CIS in Russia between 2005-2008 before perusing her postgraduate studies in London.

Yulia graduated from the Kingston University Business School with MA in Corporate Communications in 2009 and holds a specialist diploma in foreign languages.

Nalini joined the PRI in 2016. She is responsible for the Canadian Network.

Based in Toronto, Nalini manages signatory relationships across Canada and leads the local strategy. Nalini has over 11 years of experience working with financial institutions across Canada and Europe. Most recently, she was with BlackRock Canada managing institutional relationships with pension funds, endowments and foundations and leading impact investing initiatives locally. Previously, Nalini worked in London with Roubini Global Economics and Gerson Lehrman Group, firms providing alternative investment research to traditional sell-side offerings.

Kelly worked for 3 years with the PRI Québec Network prior to joining the Canada network management team in 2017. She has 15 years experience in non-profit project management and stakeholder engagement. She holds an Honours BA in French from the University of Toronto.

Matt joined the PRI in 2012. He is responsible for the Australia and New Zealand Networks.

He previously led the PRI’s Communications and Events teams, overseeing communications with signatories, the media and other external stakeholders, as well as events including PRI in Person.

Prior to joining the PRI, Matt was Associate Director of Communications at Standard & Poor's in London, where he managed communications and media relations across S&P's credit ratings, indices, equity and fund research businesses over six years, particularly in Middle Eastern emerging markets and in South Africa. He was previously a finance journalist at The Australian Financial Review in Sydney.

Matthew completed a Masters in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge and holds a Bachelor of Communications from Griffith University. He also holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from Australia's Finsia and the UK Investment Management Certificate.

Carol joined the PRI in 2015 to establish the organization’s first US office and is responsible for managing relationships with the US signatory base as well as outreach to new potential signatories.

Carol has more than 15 years of experience in financial services across investment banking, private equity and asset management. She began her career as an investment-banking analyst in the Global Energy Group at Merrill Lynch in New York and later led the firm’s cross-selling efforts for the investment banking division in the Americas. After getting her MBA, Carol led business development for a private equity firm focused on investments in distressed community banks. Prior to joining the PRI, Carol was part of the Strategic Advisory Solutions group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Carol holds BS and BA degrees, cum laude, in Finance and Economics from Boston University as well as an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Carol is a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Wharton Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership and was selected as a member of the inaugural class of the Sustainability Leadership Forum at Yale University in 2016. .

Prior to the PRI, Ophir was a senior analyst at Croatan Institute where he contributed to reports on ESG issues and impact investing, including the biennial US SIF Report on Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing Trends.

Previously, Ophir was a sustainable investment analyst at the University of California Office of the Chief Investment Officer, where he co-led the development and implementation of a responsible investment framework for the university system’s endowment, pension, retirement savings and working capital assets.

He holds a BS in Society and Environment from the University of California, Berkeley.

John joined the PRI in 2015. He supports signatories in the US Network.

Prior to joining the PRI, John was at CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) North America. He has experience in an international not-for-profit organisation, a trade association, a federal government policy office and a community-focused city government.

He holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from Saint Peter's University in the US.

As a Senior Advisor, Jessica provides strategic advice and support to the PRI, in particular its activities and outreach in Asia. Jessica was previously Head of Asia (ex-Japan) at the PRI, where she was responsible for leading the PRI’s activities in the region.

Jessica was Chief Executive of the Association for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA) when the PRI and ASrIA joined forces in late 2015. She also led the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC). Previously, Jessica has provided advisory services to a wide range of financial institutions on corporate governance, risk management, environmental finance and sustainability issues. She also worked in public affairs and for a leading China-based developer of emission reduction solutions.

Jessica holds an MSc in Applied Environmental Economics from the University of London, an MSc in Politics from the London School of Economics and a BA in Economics from the University of Manchester. She also holds a Professional Diploma in Financial Management from the ACCA and the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma.

James joined the PRI in 2015. He supports signatories in the Asia (ex-Japan) Network

James was with the Association for Sustainable & Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA) when the PRI and ASrIA joined forces in late 2015. James previously worked for the Chatteris Educational Foundation. He has previously supported the Grassmarket Mission and The Rock Trust in Edinburgh, as well as participated in campaigning and event organisation for Amnesty International and Oxfam.

James holds a BA in Law and a master's degree in International Relations from the University of Manchester.